Sterile Processing Technician

Saint Luke's; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to manage sterilization and documentation for patient care supplies hospital-wide, following AORN Standards. You will prepare and assemble instrument sets and surgery trays using count sheets, verify instrument integrity, label items, and return them to the correct locations to support patient safety.

Experience with infection-control guidelines such as AAMI, Joint Commission, and APIC is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterility principles and infection control basics.
• Attention to detail and good documentation skills.
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and count sheets.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing and documenting sterilization of patient care supplies, instruments, and equipment per AORN Standards.
• Prepare and assemble instrument sets and surgery trays using count sheets.
• Verify proper function and integrity of instruments before use.
• Label instruments correctly and return them to their proper locations.
• Familiar with AAMI, Joint Commission, and APIC infection-control standards.

Job description

Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for the processing sterilization and documentation related to sterility of patient care supplies instruments and equipment used throughout the hospital in accordance with the AORN Standards of Practice. Prepare and assemble instrument sets and surgery trays using count sheets and verifies proper function and integrity of instruments. Labels instruments correctly and returns them to their proper location. Efficient in the quality execution of instrumentation that is directly related to patient safety and department efficiencies. Familiar with AAMI Joint Commission and APIC standards related to infection control.